May 17, 201511 yr 18% in the minors by a non power hitter that wasn't young for his leagues is kind of iffy. Typically K's go up a little or at best stay the same when they hit the majors. But there are players that make it work. Brett Gardner for example. His K rate is a large reason that he is a .267 career hitter. Gardner makes it work by translating his MiLB walks to the majors, having an above average BAPIP and hitting 6-10 HR's/yr. With that being said JBJ did have high BB rates (don't always translate), did show 6-10 HR power (not in the majors yet) and had high BAPIP's (most prospects do). I would buy low on him but he is kind of a hit (average ballplayer) or miss (Shafer) type. I might wait a month and see if Hicks flops again though. Maybe his leg kick is the answer.
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